Health Risk: Popular Skincare Products Recalled Due to 'Cancer-Causing Chemicals'
The FDA has announced a recall of six popular acne-treating skincare products that may contain a cancer-causing chemical. The products contain benzoyl peroxide, which can form the byproduct benzene, according to NPR.
Several kinds of acne products recalled over cancer risk, FDA says
Several acne products containing benzoyl peroxide have been recalled due to possible benzene contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week.
Potential Carcinogen Found in 6 Popular Acne Products, Prompting Recall: FDA
The agency announced that after concerns were raised about levels of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide, they tested 95 acne products with the ingredient. While most had “undetectable or extremely low levels of benzene,” six products showed “elevated levels” of benzene.
L’Oréal recalling acne creams sold at Walmart, Target, and Walgreens due to ‘cancer-causing chemical’
Makeup company L’Oréal has recalled popular brand La Roche-Posay’s acne cream because it may contain benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, according to New York Post. Effaclar Duo Dual-Action Acne Treatment contains benzoyl peroxide, which could have the known carcinogen, according to Valisure, an independent testing lab in Connecticut.
Acne Products At Walgreens Flagged For Benzene, Recalls Announced
FDA tested 95 benzoyl peroxide acne products for benzene, finding six with elevated levels. Affected brands issued retail-level recalls with no consumer action needed.
FDA Update as Beauty Products Recalled for Benzene: See Full List
The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.
A Carcinogen Was Found In Popular Acne Products—Here’s What It Means for You
Even with daily use of these products for decades, the risk of a person developing cancer because of exposure to benzene found in these products is very low.”
L’Oreal Recalls Popular La Roche-Posay Acne Treatment Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
L’Oreal has recalled all U.S. lots of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to concern that it may contain a carcinogenic chemical. Here's what to know.
Cancer-causing benzene found in some acne products. Seven gels, lotions recalled
Elevated levels of benzene were detected in seven acne products distributed to national retailers. Here's what the recall means.
FDA recalls acne products with a cancer-causing chemical. What is it?
After a new third-party agency tested 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide for possible benzene contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a limited number of product recalls at the retail level.
Your skin care might have been recalled — here's what to buy instead
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FDA issues limited acne product recalls, AAD releases statement on benzoyl peroxide
The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these ...
Why La Roche-Posay is pulling this acne treatment, and why you shouldn't use it
Parent company La Roche-Posay has pulled the Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment from L'Oreal's lineup, due to a cancer-causing ...
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American Academy of Dermatology statement on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products
Learn about the Academy's advocacy priorities and how to join efforts to protect your practice.